Program Runs
August 15 - November 21
We Meet
Saturdays, 9am–12pm
Three one-hour sessions
Cost
Free
For women 40+ with at least one chronic health condition
Town Hall
August 1
Participation highly encouraged
- A Saturday Session
Three hours, three ways to move forward
Every session follows the same shape, so you always know what you are walking into.
9:00 – 10:00
Understanding Your Health
Practical education on managing chronic conditions — what is happening in your body, and what you can influence
10:00 – 11:00
Moving at Your Pace
Tailored physical activity for the group. Every movement has a seated or modified version.
11:00 – 12:00
Small-Group Coaching
Motivational interviewing in small groups, to turn what you learned into habits that last.
- Before You Come
What to bring, what to expect
- Wear comfortable clothing you can move in
- Bring Water
- All activities are adaptable to your mobility level
- You are encouraged to participate at your own pace
- Have Fun!
Join the Mt. VernonGroup
Registration is open for the 2026 program.
First Session
Saturday, August 15 • 9am
Town Hall
August 1. Optional – you can still sign up for the program if you do not attend.
Questions?
- The Full Schedule
Twelve Saturdays, start to finish
Fourteen weeks on the calendar, twelve of them together. We take Labor Day weekend and the last Saturday in September off.
1
Aug 15
2
Aug 22
3
Aug 29
Off
Sept 5
4
Sept 12
5
Sept 19
Off
Sept 26
6
Oct 3
7
Oct 10
8
Oct 17
9
Oct 24
10
Oct 31
11
Nov 7
12
Nov 14
- Week 1 - program starts
- No session that Saturday
- All Sessions 9am - 12pm
- Program reflections
- Your Mt. Vernon Team
Who you will be working with
Motivational Speakers
Voices you'll hear from during the program
- Jennifer Allen
- Pamela Coltraine-Knott
- Adelle Dowdy
- Joyce Hyatt
- Gwynne Youngs
